Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, State Rep. Rex Reynolds, and National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) founder, Bud Cramer, along with several other legislators and NCAC associates, toured the NCAC headquarters in Huntsville yesterday. NCAC was founded on May 1, 1985, and was the first Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in the world. It was created to provide […]

Dr. Joseph Lucas, President of and Psychiatrist with Grayson & Associates, sits down with Laurie Dhue to discuss what we are calling the new “F Word.” Everyone has heard about the Fentanyl epidemic but many don’t understand it fully. Learn more about Fentanyl and medical intervention for mental health disorders and substance abuse in this […]

The best-laid plans often crumble. But it’s okay. Sometimes, the deck is stacked against you; the stars are misaligned; the recipe is just wrong. So it was for me the Christmas that I decided to build a gingerbread house. Note, I did not write decorate. I was above buying one of the already put-together gingerbread […]

Gudger, who recently was elected by Republicans to be the new Senate pro-tem, discussed the issue on WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show," Friday.

Nationally renowned construction company, Brasfield and Gorrie has a historical legacy of success in both Alabama and throughout the country. The firm recently celebrated its 60th anniversary in business and released a short holiday-themed video celebrating its lasting impact on customers and employees.

Regions Bank is working to make a difference in the lives of children in foster care throughout North Alabama during the holiday season. The corporation announced that on Thursday over a dozen branch managers

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced the identification of U.S. Army Corporal Waymon Slaten, more than seven decades after he died in the Korean War. Slaten, who was just 18 years old when he went missing in action on September 1, 1950, was accounted for on August 14, 2024. His remains will be laid […]

Philip Morris International’s U.S. affiliates, including Swedish Match (PMI U.S.), have announced their GivingTuesday Community Leadership initiative to support the communities where they operate, with a special focus on the Wiregrass region in Alabama. As part of its philanthropic commitments, the company will also honor military veterans and foster small business development. PMI U.S. is […]

The Regions Center in Birmingham is once again bringing holiday cheer to The Magic City on a grand scale. Each year, the 30-story tower features designs of Christmas trees, a giant wreath, and a huge stocking that illuminates the building’s glass “curtain wall.” The display can be seen for miles including on Red Mountain, driving […]

Birmingham-headquartered roofing contractor, Apex Roofing & Restoration, has announced a charitable donation of $75,000 to the Jimmie Hale Mission. This contribution underscores Apex’s commitment to supporting its community and will provide vital resources to help the Jimmie Hale Mission continue its work offering shelter, food, and recovery services to individuals and families in need across […]

Okaloosa MedFlight’s emergency air medical crew was thrilled to reunite with former patient Lulu Gribbin, a 15-year-old shark attack survivor who has defied the odds with her remarkable recovery.

Alabama's small business community is continuing its trend of massive growth with over 449,000 small businesses now calling the state home. That number represents 99.4% of all businesses in the entire state currently.

‘Tis the season for glittering lights, festive melodies and sugar plum fairies. Huntsville offers a celebration for every tradition— from watching ballerinas in The Nutcracker to listening to a chorus give new life Christmas classics to enjoying festive fairs at new Huntsville landmarks.

The Operations organization at Alabama Power includes all the people responsible for moving electricity from the generation plants to homes and businesses, and today we celebrate them for what they do behind the scenes to keep the lights on. “It’s recognition of the hard work that our Operations team does day in and day out,” […]

With Thanksgiving upon us, Alabamians may be interested to know when the holiday was first officially celebrated in the Yellowhammer State and its history here.

This story originally appeared in The Art of Alabama Politics, an outlet dedicated to the the wild, weird, and wonderful history of Alabama politics. An assortment of Alabama governors and Thanksgiving turkeys…but apparently Lurleen Wallace did not get the memo about issuing a pardon.

It is late September, the year is 1777. The Congress of the states who recently declared independence from the British is meeting in a town called York, a hundred miles from Philadelphia. Why were they meeting there? Well, September had been a brutal month for General George Washington and his army. After losing the Battle of Brandywine in […]

In 2023, a six-year-old girl named Memphis Howton made an impact in Jackson County with her special birthday wish. This all happened because this little girl became aware that there were children in her area who weren’t as fortunate as she was; they don’t receive birthday and Christmas gifts every year. Memphis surprised her mom […]

With Thanksgiving nearly here, Alabamians across the state are excited for good food and good company. From fried turkey and stuffing to cranberry sauce and gravy, the traditional Thanksgiving feast is something that families look forward to year-round.

The City of Cullman has once again transformed Depot Park into its annual Christkindlmarkt, bringing the magic of Germany’s historic Christmas markets to the heart of Alabama. This festive celebration blends old-world charm with southern hospitality, offering visitors a truly unique holiday experience. Opening on November 21 and running through December 23, the Cullman Christkindlmarkt […]

University of Alabama students raised 431,120 pounds of food during the annual Beat Auburn Beat Hunger food drive providing meals to West Alabamians struggling with food insecurity. The results were announced at a celebration at the West Alabama Food Bank Friday morning. Together, the two schools raised more than 1.4 million pounds of food. According to […]

Our nation’s veterans deserve to be celebrated every day. They have bravely put their lives on the line so that Americans can walk freely. In November we celebrate numerous veteran-related holidays: The Marine Corps’ Birthday, National Veteran Small Business Week, and Veterans Day, to name a few. It is on days like these that I […]

A beloved Birmingham holiday tradition will shine brighter than ever this year as Regions Bank hosts its first official building lighting ceremony. The event, open to the public, will take place Friday, November 29, at the Regions Center Plaza in downtown Birmingham. The festivities kick off at 4:30 p.m — but be sure to be […]

With a comfortable 13-0 halftime lead over the Missouri Tigers, the tens of thousands of Crimson Tide fans packed into Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 26 were in understandably good spirits. Still, one fan’s excitement stood head and shoulders above the rest.  Hannah Adams, the University of Alabama’s newly named Homecoming Queen was about to be […]